ON THE PERIODONTAL STATUS AND ORAL HYGIENE IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS

Authors: Sorina Mihaela SOLOMON, Oana TANCULESCU, Monica Mihaela SCUTARIU, Liliana PÃSÃRIN, Irina Georgeta SUFARU, Maria Alexandra MÂRŢU, Ionuţ LUCHIAN, Silvia MÂRŢU

Abstract:

he purpose of the present study was to assess the local periodontal status in haemodialysis patients and to correlate the findings with the quality and quantity of oral hygiene and smoking status. Each patient was clinically examined and filled in a questionnaire regarding the oral hygiene habits and smoker status. The subjects presented mean PI values of 58.00±20.7% and 63.5±16.4% bleeding areas; the mean periodontal pocket number was of 77±23, the clinical attachment loss – 4.93±1.13 mm and periodontal probing depth – 4.36±0.59 mm. A high number of heavy smokers (29±1.34) was recorded; the smoking status was positively correlated with pocket depth and attachment loss. Also, a high number of patients accused the sensation of xerostomia. The long-term effective plaque control measures are a necessity for the CKD patient. A better understanding of the systemic and oral abnormalities in individuals with renal disease will help dentists and oral healthcare workers to render efficient oral care and plan preventive regimens tailored to individual needs.

Keywords:
  • chronic kidney disease
  • haemodialysis.
  • oral hygiene
  • periodontal status
  • smoking